Jeremiah 2:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Haven't you brought this trouble on yourself by abandoning the LORD your God, even while He was guiding you along the way?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is pointing out that Israel's problems came from their own choice to turn away from Him, even though He had been faithfully leading them.

📚 Historical Context

God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah to the people of Judah around 627-586 BC, during a time when they were facing military threats and political instability. The people had turned to worship foreign gods and make alliances with pagan nations instead of trusting in God. This verse comes in the context of God reminding them of their unfaithfulness despite His continuous guidance and provision throughout their history.

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